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Good balance is a marker for longevity. Discover your "balance IQ" with three simple DIY balance tests you can do at home to assess fall risk, mobility and vestibular health.

Explosive plyometric exercises build the quick reactivity needed to safeguard your body as you age and help you with your balance. Here are 4 to try at home.

Better balance can help you live longer. Here's why it matters, how to test your 'balance IQ' at home and 3 different modalities to train your balance -- no special equipment needed.

Move over strength and cardio, researchers reveal why balance is the missing piece in healthy aging -- and how simple daily movements can lower your risk of injury.

Research shows tai chi can lower fall risk by 24%. Discover why this gentle, low-impact practice is often called a 'gold standard' for building lifelong balance and stability.

The late filmmaker made the city his creative canvas. Revisit his favorite spots -- and get a glimpse into his magical world.

You don't need special equipment to train your balance. Try these four simple moves from a UCLA Health expert to build stability in just 5 minutes a day.

What began as a way to encourage her fans to get outside has transformed into a global fan event. Here's what to know about 'A Very Laufey Day' and how to celebrate in Los Angeles and beyond.

The Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail taught my aging parents to adapt, and that's a survival skill for us all.

I fell asleep that night curious about my shifting feelings around marriage. Was it just the hormones? Was it real? Or was it the dress I bought?